Writing
I write about education, literacy, and the development of clear thinking.
My work draws on my teaching, my studies, and ongoing conversations with educators.
What Looks Like a Motivation Problem Is Often a Skill Problem
A reframing of student resistance to writing, arguing that what appears to be a motivation problem is often a gap in underlying skills.
This essay examines why writing feels so difficult for many students and outlines how structured, explicit instruction can transform both
competence and willingness to engage.
Illuminating the Path for Others
An exploration of how Renaissance and Baroque literature cultivates moral formation by shaping students’ judgment, attention, and
capacity for responsible action. Drawing on works such as The Prince, Hamlet, and Robinson Crusoe, this essay argues that great books
form not only the intellect but the whole person, preparing students to act with clarity and purpose.
I publish ongoing essays on education and teaching on Substack. Read more here.